Go ahead, I'm going to see the feather duster shortly, because you already know that this thing about tastes and beautiful things (in this case, beautiful cameras) is something purely subjective. So before you say, wow, half these cameras are EVIL ! Well yes, I already anticipate that it will be like that.
Because, although my main camera is an SLR with all its letters, I admit that the designs of some of these mirrorless cameras make my heart race ? and not only because of their physique, some of them are authentic wonders.
And I can also tell you in advance that my second camera is an analog Leica, an M2 that is over 50 years old but for me it is still one of the most beautiful cameras in the world. That is why, if you see that I get excited about everything that looks like this beauty, you will understand why :-).
That said as an excuse, and if you're as crazy about camera design as I am, I hope you enjoy this selection of cameras that are beautiful on the outside (and rock-hard on the inside).
1. OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 MARK III
Don't tell me that this camera isn't a retro beauty that makes you want to take it everywhere like a jewel ? .
Beautiful, but not only that, this mirrorless camera (I already warned you ? ) has no less than 16.1 MP, a high-speed autofocus system, a 2.3 million-point viewfinder, integrated flash, shutter speed of 1/4000 – 60 sec, 3.0” tilt and touch LCD monitor or WIFI among many other features. You can see it reviewed here.
2. CANON EOS M6
In a less retro style, (so that it doesn't say ? ), something more modern, with more rounded lines, and a grip closer to the SLR, you have this other marvel; the Canon EOS M6, a very strong bet of this brand for mirrorless.
With its 24.2MP CMOS sensor, a 5-axis image stabilizer, 13 customizable dials, 3'' touch screen, 180º tilting, burst shooting up to 7fps, built-in flash and ISO sensitivity from 100 to 25,600 among other features .
We reviewed it back in the day here , in case you want to take a look at it ?.
3. PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-LX100EGK
Because good and pretty compact cameras also have the right to have their place here and because not all photographers (and photographers) are the same or have the same needs.
This fantastic compact from Panasonic from the Lumix series and with nothing less than Leica optics, will delight those who seek quality and portability above all other aspects. With its image stabilizer, its aperture of no less than f/1.7 (a marvel in terms of brightness in a compact camera), it records in 4K (almost nothing!), WIFI and NFC connection and manual controls.
4.FUJIFILM X-T20
Another beautiful outside and inside, this Fuji X-T20, also without a mirror and with features that make it, without a doubt, a very interesting camera beyond the exterior design (which is wonderful ? ).
Of it we highlight its 24-megapixel X-Trans III sensor , its 325 focus points, an ISO of up to 12,800, a 3-inch folding and touch screen, 4K videos (for maximum quality video lovers), up to 14 fps shooting in bursts, 8 customizable dials and a long etcetera. Right now the body costs about 900 euros.
You can read our full review of this camera here .
5. OLYMPUS PEN E-PL8
Don't tell me this isn't love at first sight ? with those retro, small, light lines and that beautiful finish that imitates leather in brown or silver...
Ideal for you if you are into fashion, aesthetics and social networks, or if you are looking for a lightweight and manageable camera. All of this with also features such as 16.1 MP, tiltable LCD screen 80º upwards and 180º downwards, 8fps, ISO 200-25,600 sensitivity (correct noise up to 6,400), 81 focus points by contrast or WI-FI connectivity among other features .
If the bug has bitten you and you are interested in this camera, we analyze it in detail here .
6. NIKON D3400
Not everything has to be retro aesthetics, right? Could it be that SLRs aren't pretty too ? Because there will be tastes for everything, I say ? . So you couldn't miss one of Mario's favorite cameras here and that can also enter your eye if you're more into SLR aesthetics.
Among its many features, we can highlight its 24.2MP sensor, its small size and its ease of use (it has a guided mode with which you can learn little by little), an ISO of 100-25,600, shutter speed from 1/4000 to 30 s, Bulb mode , 5fps in burst mode, 11 focus points or its connectivity via Bluetooth among many other features.
Here you have his complete review or if you prefer to see Mario in action, here is the video where he presents it to us ? :
7.CANON 200D
Another camera to take into account if you are starting out in SLR photography but you have come to stay, is this Canon 200D, small and light but with more than enough features to end up "hooked" madly on this photography thing ? Oh, and he's cute too, don't you think? And if you prefer, you have it in silver and silver with brown.
But beyond its aesthetics, we are talking about a camera with a fully tiltable touch screen, WIFI and Bluetooth connectivity, 24.2 MP, 5fps burst shooting, ISO 100-25,600, and a shutter speed of 30-1/ 4,000 s among many other features.
You can read his full analysis here .
And here I come with my selection of cameras that are beautiful on the outside that will not disappoint you on the inside ? What do you think? Have you already signed up for one for your wish list? Is there any more (surely yes) that you think should be on this list? You can add it in comments, you already know that there is nothing written about tastes and that we all do the Photographer's Blog.
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